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Karibu Nyumbani

"Karibu Nyumbani" translates as "Welcome to my Home" in Swahili. Guides in the Maasai Mara, like George Osono, have a deep-rooted pride, knowledge, and love for wildlife. This film, guided by George's expertise and passion, encapsulates the spirit of caring for nature that is so prevalent in the Maasai Mara.

Monarch butterflies have one of the longest migrations of any insects, so they depend on critical habitat for their survival during their long journey. Organizations like the Pollinator Conservation Association are committed to protecting and restoring habitat to help save this iconic species.

Protecting the Monarch Butterfly

Monarch butterflies have one of the longest migrations of any insects, so they depend on critical habitat for their survival during their long journey. Organizations like the Pollinator Conservation Association are committed to protecting and restoring habitat to help save this iconic species.

Bad Bugs

10-year-old Bryn made a claymation movie about the importance of using “natural solutions for your bug problems”—something she’s passionate about.

A short film about how small people can have a big impact on the world.

You Are Not Small

A short film about how small people can have a big impact on the world.

One day, when Mama bird is away, Mel decides it's time to learn to fly. She's been in the nest long enough. Despite the fears of her cautious siblings, Mel takes to the sky...and plummets! But while a host of tree-dwelling animals tries to intervene, can Mel master the art of flight?

Mel Fell

One day, when Mama bird is away, Mel decides it's time to learn to fly. She's been in the nest long enough. Despite the fears of her cautious siblings, Mel takes to the sky...and plummets! But while a host of tree-dwelling animals tries to intervene, can Mel master the art of flight?

A shoal of herrings, adopting fantastic formations, roams the vast ocean. When seagulls suddenly attack, one small herring is stranded in a tidal pool. As it searches desperately for a way out, it discovers many other sea creatures here. And now there is no time for fear: only by joining forces can they hope to defend themselves against the hungry seagull.

Pond

A shoal of herrings, adopting fantastic formations, roams the vast ocean. When seagulls suddenly attack, one small herring is stranded in a tidal pool. As it searches desperately for a way out, it discovers many other sea creatures here. And now there is no time for fear: only by joining forces can they hope to defend themselves against the hungry seagull.

Get inspired by a team of Florida scientists racing to save coral reefs with the help of an army of hungry crabs!Produced by NOAA Ocean Today.

Coral Comeback? Call In the Crabs!

Get inspired by a team of Florida scientists racing to save coral reefs with the help of an army of hungry crabs!

This film tells the story of the work being done by Toucan Rescue Ranch to rescue orphaned Howler Monkeys. By juxtaposing the journeys of two wildlife conservationists, the film details how they’ve come together to overcome the many challenges of wildlife rehabilitation. Being the first to launch such a program for Howler Monkeys, they face many challenges and opportunities as they work towards providing these animals a second chance at life in the wild.

Saving Howler Monkey's Together

By juxtaposing the journeys of two wildlife conservationists, the film details how they’ve come together to overcome the many challenges of wildlife rehabilitation

During COVID lockdown, a boy’s affinity with nature eases his loneliness and leads to an incredible friendship.

The Rock Pool Waltz

During COVID lockdown, a boy’s affinity with nature eases his loneliness and leads to an incredible friendship.

“JOJO” celebrates a creative and musical portrait of JoJo Nyaribo, a young nature lover and wildlife advocate, as he explores the meaning of biodiversity and stewardship in his own backyard.This story weaves Jojo’s love for the natural world with his journey in learning about and fighting against a specific fungus that has been wiping out a staggering number of amphibians around the globe. Jojo will explore his role in preventing the spread of this fungus through small actionable tasks such as cleaning his own running and hiking shoes and educating his friends and family.This young adventurer is constantly on a path of discovering who he wants to be in the world through the lens of being kind to himself and the environment around him. Using Jojo’s uniquely creative voice and experiences, this film hopes to share an inspiring perspective on the natural world and how a larger impact can be made through small actions and sharing joy. JoJo aims to encourage outdoor user groups to look at the positive opportunities they have in caring for biodiversity in the environments they’re connecting to.The themes of this film also explore the bridge between urban environments and surrounding natural spaces- showing how access and observation can be a catalyst for building intrinsic value and stewardship for outdoor environments and their inhabitants. The overall message of this film is to touch on the many benefits of spending time in nature and what access looks like for everyone. Winner –&nbsp;Short Short Category Award.

JoJo - A Toad Musical

This story weaves together Jojo’s love for the natural world with his journey in learning about and fighting against a specific fungus that has been wiping out a staggering number of amphibians around the globe.

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The mission of the International Wildlife Film Festival is to promote awareness, knowledge, and understanding of wildlife, habitat, people, and nature through excellence in film. The long-standing festival challenges conventional expectations about how we conserve wildlife and habitat. 

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